Advanced Orthoptist

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If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Main area: Orthoptist Grade NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Contract runs to June 2026)

Hours:

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8.45 - 17.00)

Job ref: 273-DC-

Site: Moorfields Eye Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum incl. HCAS

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 16/03/:59

Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Advanced Orthoptist who can deliver core and sub specialty Orthoptic practice alongside providing expertise and leadership at a local child health centre Hackney Arc.

Main duties of the job

The role will be predominantly based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road with Monday at Hackney Arc Child Health Centre (Homerton Hospital community site) on Mondays.

The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team across a range of sub specialty clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, paediatric, adnexal, neurology and orthoptic-optometric led services.

The candidate will be expected to work autonomously in new patient clinics and be experienced to make appropriate onward referrals.

One day a week the successful candidate will support the organisation and delivery of paediatric service at Homerton Hospital Hackney Arc Child Health Centre.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful post holder will:

• Be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of all patients in their care
• Be responsible as an independent practitioner for the planning, implementation and monitoring of orthoptic treatment
• Be responsible for re-referral to specialist services if indicated
• Collaborate and actively participate in supporting observers, health care professionals and Orthoptic students attending clinical placement
• Lead clinical service management at Hackney Arc Child Health Centre one day per week
• Work with service managers to maintain and deliver high quality care as part of an MDT team
• Actively participate in the monthly service teaching session

Person specification Qualifications and experience

• HCPC registered
• Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
• Experience in orthoptic clinics both orthoptic lead and MDT
• Experience of working in sub-speciality centre / clinic
• Evidence of CPD
• Teaching experience
• Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification

Knowledge

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development clinical experience
• Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice

Skills and abilities

• Good written and verbal skills
• Experience of assessing SEN children and young people

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at .